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1936
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2025
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Thomas Cummings Obituary
near Buckingham, Iowa until his family moved to Waterloo, Iowa when Tom
was 14. Tom served four years in the Air Force. He then spent 35 years with the Federal Aviation Administration, serving as both the Chief of the Fort Wayne Flight Service Station and Manager of the Dayton Flight Service Station. After retirement, he enjoyed teaching, consulting, working at the Wright Patterson AFB Aero Club and volunteering. He held Certificates as a commercial pilot and a flight instructor. Tom was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Quiet Birdmen Fraternity and the American Legion. He had the privilege of participating in the 26th Honor Flight in 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Catherine (Cathy) Cummings, their three children Patricia (Dan) Kammeyer, Cynthia (Greg) Davis, Timothy (Caryn) Cummings, and their Five grandchildren Anthony Rossi, Andre Rossi, Spencer Davis, Eleanore Davis and Seth Cummings. For many years, Tom and Cathy shared their time between Fort Wayne and Venice, Florida. Tom was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne. Funeral Mass and burial to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Kidney Foundation.
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Jane
April 3, 2025
Jane and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tom. He and Cathy are pillars of our family and we are saddened by his passing. It was only a short time ago that we were sitting in Mike and Nancy´s driveway with the family listening to his stories. Jane and I left KC this morning to join all of you and due to weather and flight delays, we were unable to be there but will be there in spirit. Love you all.
sherry beatty
April 3, 2025
Tom was a beautiful person and friend to my father in law Ed Beatty. He will be missed by so many.
Deepest condolences to all the family.
Karen Beatty Allen
April 2, 2025
My deepest condolences. I will not be home from Florida yet. Tim was such a great friend to my dad. His aviation knowledge was invaluable to me after Dad passed, helping me assess his collectibles. He will be greatly missed.
Patti campbell
March 18, 2025
Sorry to hear of this great loss. Tom was a special person for sure.
Cathy, we send you our love and prayers
Ted and Patti Campbell
George Jackowski (JI)
March 9, 2025
Tom (TC) was a manager, mentor, teacher, and friend. He was always able to find a positive aspect on any situation. I´m glad that our lives passed together .
Dale Becher
March 9, 2025
Dear Cathy, I am so sorry about Tom. Sending you much love and praying for strength for you as you walk this journey.
I miss you, sweet Alpha Kappa sister!
Tim and Becky Ormsby
March 9, 2025
Blessing to the Cummings family. We will miss our friend and neighbor,Tom. Truly a great man of God and an all around good guy.
Tim and Becky Ormsby
Norman Elser
March 8, 2025
I had the privilege of having Tom as my Chief at both Fort Wayne and Dayton. I´m sure he will be greatly missed. Blessings to his family.
Mary Lykins
March 8, 2025
We are so happy that you were a part of our lives. Thank you friend.
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